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TPLO Course - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Osteosarcoma
      - Other tumours
  - - - Measure circumference roughly of quads to look for asymmetry
  - - - TPLO
      - Closing wedge osteotomy
        
        But you lose limb length so there are limits to this
- - - - Sample must be taken from under skin to avoid contaminants
    - - Bully Breeds
      - Immunosuppressed dogs
- - - - TPA
      - Any screws in joint?
      - Level of plate - higher is better
      - Assess rotation of proximal fragment
      - Ideally want most proximal screw into fbular head
    - - NSAID
      - Acetiminophen
      - Gabapentin
      - +/- antibiotics
        
        Dependant on patient/case selection
        
        Definiteely bully breeds
        
        Time in usrgery
        
        Any other reasons to suspect infection